Glacial Methacrylic Acid
Glacial methacrylic acid is the pure, undiluted form of methacrylic acid (CH2=C(CH3)COOH), a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is the primary unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid covered by tariff item 2916.13.00. This product is a key raw material for polymer production, including PMMA.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not pure methacrylic acid but contains other acids
Other unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids fall under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure methacrylic acid without added solvents or stabilizers that could change classification
• Declare the product as a hazardous chemical to the CBSA, as methacrylic acid is corrosive
• Keep a certificate of analysis to prove purity and chemical identity
Related Products under Tariff item 2916.13.00
Ammonium Methacrylate
Ammonium methacrylate is the ammonium salt of methacrylic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound. As a salt of methacrylic acid, it falls squarely under tariff item 2916.13.00, which covers methacrylic acid and its salts. It is commonly used as a volatile powder in ion-exchange resins and temporary binders.
Calcium Methacrylate
Calcium methacrylate is the calcium salt of methacrylic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is covered by tariff item 2916.13.00, which includes methacrylic acid and its salts. This product is used in dental materials and controlled-release fertilizers.
Lithium Methacrylate
Lithium methacrylate is the lithium salt of methacrylic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is covered by tariff item 2916.13.00, which includes methacrylic acid and its salts. This product is used in battery electrolytes and specialty polymers, requiring high purity for electrochemical applications.
Methacrylic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution
Methacrylic acid 50% aqueous solution is a solution of methacrylic acid in water, a separate chemically defined organic compound dissolved in water. Chapter 29 note 1(d) explicitly allows aqueous solutions of defined organic compounds, so this product falls under tariff item 2916.13.00. It is used for safer handling in polymer emulsion production.
Methacrylic Acid 70% in Water
Methacrylic acid 70% in water is an aqueous solution of methacrylic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound dissolved in water. Chapter 29 note 1(d) permits aqueous solutions of defined organic compounds, so this product falls under tariff item 2916.13.00. It is used for emulsion polymerization at higher concentrations than standard shipping grades.
Methacrylic Acid/Maleic Acid Copolymer Solution
Methacrylic acid with MEHQ inhibitor is methacrylic acid containing monomethyl ether hydroquinone (MEHQ) at 100-400 ppm to prevent polymerization. Chapter 29 note 1(f) permits added stabilizers for preservation or transport, so this product falls under tariff item 2916.13.00. It is a standard industrial grade for safe bulk transport.